Comparison

CrossMath vs Pixel Potion Alchemy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CrossMath

This app offers a unique crossword experience where numbers replace words. Solve arithmetic equations to complete the grid, sharpening your mind with daily challenges. It's a fun blend of logic puzzles and math practice for all ages.

Highlights
  • Number-based crossword puzzles
  • Arithmetic equation solving
  • Daily brain training challenges
  • Hints and helper tools
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Sleek, user-friendly interface
Features
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CrossMath is a math crossword puzzle that mixes the grid logic of crossword with the number reasoning of Sudoku and Kakuro. Each row and column is an equation with addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Your job is simple: fill in the missing numbers so every row and every column equals the target result. If you love numbers, logic puzzles, and brain training, CrossMath is built for you. WHY CROSSMATH IS DIFFERENT Sudoku is about placement. Kakuro is about sums. Math Crossword uses all four operations at once, which makes each puzzle feel fresh, sharper, and more satisfying to solve. - Crossword style grid with math equations - All four operations: plus, minus, times, divide - Logic and arithmetic in every single move - Clean minimalist design that respects your focus KEY FEATURES - Weekly Trophy challenge: win boards to reveal a picture and earn a trophy - Multiple difficulty levels from easy warm-ups to expert grids - Smart hints that nudge you without spoiling the puzzle - Offline play, anywhere, anytime - No forced sign in, no pressure, no clutter - Simple controls, clear typography, dark and light themes WHO IS IT FOR - Sudoku and Kakuro fans looking for something new - Students who want fun mental math practice - Adults building sharper focus and working memory - Seniors training memory and concentration - Families looking for a wholesome puzzle to share BRAIN BENEFITS Solving math crosswords every day can help you: - Speed up mental arithmetic - Strengthen working memory - Build logical reasoning and pattern recognition - Improve focus and patience - Wind down with a calm, screen friendly puzzle HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap any empty cell in the grid 2. Tap or drag a number tile from the tray 3. Make sure each row and column matches its target 4. Use a hint if you get stuck 5. Complete the grid and unlock the next puzzle TIPS FROM THE COMMUNITY - Start with the shortest rows and columns - Look for cells that are forced by both a row and a column - Use the elimination habit you learned from Sudoku - Treat division and multiplication clues as fast wins Whether you call it CrossMath, Math Crossword, or just your favorite number puzzle, this is a calm, smart, satisfying way to spend a few minutes a day and keep your mind sharp. Download CrossMath now and start your daily brain workout.

About

Pixel Potion Alchemy

Features
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Pixel Potion Alchemy is a retro pixel-art potion quest built around the classic tube-sort puzzle. Travel the realm route by route, sort glowing reagents into clean tubes, and haul your loot back to the brewing room. Every cleared board recovers ingredients, coins, and mastery for your growing apothecary. What's waiting in the realm: - A story-forward quest map: Willowmere Crossing, Glassfen Wilds, and beyond - Classic 4-slot tube-sort gameplay with hint, undo, and add-tube tools - A brewing cauldron: turn recovered reagents into recipes and bottled potions - A shop shelf and coin economy for selling your brews - Potion mastery levels and a recipe archive to complete - Retro visual moods to unlock, each with its own pixel backdrop - One-handed portrait play with progress saved on your device Open the ledger, pick a route, and get brewing.

Screenshots

CrossMath4 screens
Pixel Potion Alchemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Potion Alchemy at none against CrossMath's 5. Pixel Potion Alchemy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CrossMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Potion Alchemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossMath ships an update every 5 days, Pixel Potion Alchemy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrossMath versus Pixel Potion Alchemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMathPixel Potion Alchemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBringNext LLCDIGITAL SYNC, LLC, THE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CrossMath

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99
None

Pixel Potion Alchemy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossMath free?
CrossMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Potion Alchemy free?
Pixel Potion Alchemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossMath or Pixel Potion Alchemy have ads?
Both CrossMath and Pixel Potion Alchemy show ads.
Which is updated more often, CrossMath or Pixel Potion Alchemy?
CrossMath ships an update every 5 days, and Pixel Potion Alchemy every 2 days. Most recently, CrossMath was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixel Potion Alchemy on October 7, 2026.

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